Tuesday, 15 September 2026
The 7000
Indonesia
After struggling with isolation and insecurity during her school years, Kia found strength by remembering the biblical story of David that she had watched in Sunday school. This encouragement helped her build the confidence to join her school's student council and embrace a more active, hopeful life.
Feeling Insecure for Being Different, Eudicia Learns Courage from the Story of David
Jawaban.comtranslated from id
Growing up, Eudicia Trisean Marbun, known as Kia, watched Superbook animated Bible stories at Sunday school, but she initially viewed them as simple children's entertainment. During elementary school, Kia felt isolated and excluded by her peers because she was much taller than other children her age. This insecurity followed her into junior high school, making it difficult for her to socialise or find the courage to join school activities like the student council. In her loneliness, Kia remembered the story of David from Superbook, drawing strength from how David trusted God even when others looked down on him. Encouraged by this biblical example and supported by new friends, Kia found the confidence to apply for the student council in the eighth grade and was accepted. Today, Kia is active, confident, and eager to try new things, a transformation that has deeply encouraged her mother. You can read the full account of Kia's journey of faith on the Jawaban website.
Across the region
In a season of isolation and insecurity, a young student named Kia in Indonesia found her strength renewed by remembering the biblical story of David from her Sunday school years. This quiet reminder of God's faithfulness gave her the confidence to step out of her isolation, join her school's student council, and embrace a more active, hopeful life. Her journey serves as a gentle reminder that even in our loneliest moments, we are never truly alone. The seeds of faith planted in childhood remain alive, ready to anchor us and guide us into community and purpose when we need it most.